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desuetudethe state of being no longer used or practiced; disuse

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: the state of being no longer used or practiced; disuse

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdesɪˌtud/

Korean meaning: 더 이상 사용되지 않는 상태; 폐용, 폐지

Korean pronunciation: **데**시튜드

Example Sentences

  • The ancient law fell into desuetude when smartphones made carrier pigeons obsolete.
  • His grandmother's recipe book showed signs of desuetude, covered in dust and forgotten.
  • The desuetude of handwritten letters makes receiving one feel like finding treasure.

desuetude

NOUN

//ˈdesɪˌtud//

the state of being no longer used or practiced; disuse

desuetude concept
💡 Concept

an elderly caretaker stands beside a once-grand fountain now filled with stagnant water and fallen leaves. Vines crawl up the ornate stone walls while weeds push through cracked marble tiles. The fountain's decorative sculptures are covered in moss and bird nests have formed in the crevices. A young visitor points at the ruins while the caretaker shakes his head sadly, remembering better days. Broken garden tools lie scattered among overgrown flower beds that haven't been tended in years. the state of being no longer used or practiced through complete abandonment

🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈdesɪˌtud/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈdesɪˌtjuːd/

🌳Etymology

Prefixde--
Rootsuet-
Suffix--ude

Origin

From Latin desuetudo, meaning 'disuse' or 'discontinuance,' derived from desuescere meaning 'to become unaccustomed to' or 'to lose the habit of.'

🎵Rhyme

altitudegratitudelatitude
altitude
gratitude
latitude

🔗Collocations

fall into desuetude
complete desuetude
desuetude of laws
gradual desuetude
cultural desuetude

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The ancient law fell into desuetude when smartphones made carrier pigeons obsolete.

His grandmother's recipe book showed signs of desuetude, covered in dust and forgotten.

The desuetude of handwritten letters makes receiving one feel like finding treasure.

😄 Fun example

The company's fax machine languished in desuetude while emails ruled the office.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

disuseobsolescenceabandonmentneglectdiscontinuance

Antonyms

usagepracticeapplication

Related

obsoletearchaicdiscontinuedabandoned

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